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    Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 12:57pm
Just checked and see prices have gone up on the Progressive surge protector  I mentioned on page 1 since I purchased it.  As of a few minutes ago it can be purchased on e-bay for 64.99 or go to your local Walmart for 77.35.  Still not a bad price.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 10:14am
I have the CAMCO 55301, purchased from etrailer. It protects against high and low voltage and has auto reset when voltages go back to norm Pricey at around 200.00, but cheap to insure your TT electrics. I researched this am and couldn't find anything at 55.00 that was suitable in my mind. Circuit testers are around 50.00 and do just that they test the circuit you are plugging into, can provide minimal surge protection.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 10:57pm
Even if you get one of these, make sure you read the first article in the link in my signature - and then get the non-contact voltage tester.  Cheap insurance to save YOU.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Dec 2016 at 4:52pm
The surge protector I purchased was a Progressive SSP-30x and as stated above was purchased this spring on Amazon for 55 dollars which also included shipping.  Not a bad price for the protection it offers.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Dec 2016 at 12:53pm
+1 on the Progressive PT30c. Another advantage to the portable is that if you upgrade your trailer (as I did) you keep it with you.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Dec 2016 at 11:04am
+1  on CharlieM.  Cheap insurance for all the electronics.  This is the unit i have and works well.  

Progressive Industries EMS-PT30C Portable EMS RV Surge Protector - 30 Amp

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 9:37pm
I would advise getting one. It's saved many a folk including me. It saved my AC when the CG voltage went down close to 100 volts. I recommend the Technology Research Surge Guard 34830 because I have one, but the PT30C should work too. It won't be cheap but Amazon seems to have them at a very good price right now:

https://www.amazon.com/Technology-Research-34830-Portable-Surge/dp/B00T36Q7R2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482805846&sr=8-2&keywords=surge+guard+30+amp

As Bama said, you need one that gaurds against high and low voltage as well as surges and miswired power poles.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 7:31pm
After camping for 40 years and nearly 6 with the pod, we decided a 55 dollar investment was well worth it.  Had my brother, and electrical engineer check it out, says it works in a satisfactory manner.  The pod is in hibernation mode right now and I don't recall the name but will go out on the back 20 and get the manufacturer name if you desire tomorrow.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 4:23pm
Welcome. 5 year owner here 2012 177 pod.   Was thinking of surge protector but on fence.... Got hit with power surge from thunder storm.. Over $500 later to replace hot water element... Now have a portable surge protector. Has helped a couple times later. Up to you to get either hard wired or portable kind. We went with portable easier to replace if something goes wrong. Each person is different. But yes better to have one in my opinion.
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